This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
14
Howard L. Rann mocks government inspectors from the food and banking to the post office, noting their pervasive reach and the hardships they impose on grocers and postmasters alike. He jokes about penalties, redress, and the absurdities of regulatory oversight in a satirical tone.
Sidelights recount a dealer war lesson in economy and reuse. A school teacher urges careful use of resources, noting wartime discipline, civil service rules, and the shift toward efficient behavior. A neighbor’s tale of collecting purchases for two families illustrates lean times shaping daily life and industry.
A fragmented quotation shows a militant voice declaring a willingness to die for an unspecified cause. Other garbled phrases mention awakening, Crimean Godley, and a challenge about staying alert amid noise and confusion.
A collage of quips and jokes from The Cincinnati Enquirer’s 1917 humor page features puns about economists, police, and everyday life. It weaves short jests about lectures, travel, neighbors, and witty one liners from assorted readers, ending with a mix of playful observations on society and luck.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.